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The unbearable lightness of...bodyboarding

Thu 20 Mar 2014

Written all over his face: A bodyboarder rides a wave during Sumol Nazare Special Edition in Nazare, Portugal. The event started 10 years ago and gathers bodyboarders of different countries. Photograph: Rafael Marchante/Reuters

A bodyboarder rides the crest of a wave during Sumol Nazare Special Edition in Nazare. Photograph: Rafael Marchante/Reuters

A wild tumble in the surf. Photograph: Rafael Marchante/Reuters

Taking his life in his hands... Probably well used to it, and he has got flippers on. Photograph: Rafael Marchante/Reuters

Bye bye bodyboard. Photograph: Rafael Marchante/Reuters

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A form of gymnastics, with a wave for a bench. Photograph: Rafael Marchante/Reuters